Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Sensor Wire Harness From Motor/Module Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Disconnect the power steering assist motor sensor wire harness connector (6) from the power steering assist motor (5).

NOTE: If you are replacing the power steering assist motor, you will need the power steering assist motor sensor wire harness strap clip (7) for the new power steering assist motor installation.
If you are replacing the steering column, a new power steering assist motor sensor wire harness strap clip will come with the column service kit. Keep the existing wire strap clip attached to the power steering assist motor sensor wire harness.

Use needle nose pliers in order to remove the power steering assist motor wire strap clip from the power steering assist motor.
If you are replacing the power steering assist motor, remove the power steering assist motor wire strap clip from the power steering assist motor sensor wire harness.

If you are replacing the steering column, keep the power steering assist motor wire harness strap clip attached to the power steering assist motor sensor wire harness.
Use a M6x1 TORX® head bit in order to remove the 2 power steering assist motor bolts (2).

NOTE: The power steering assist motor housing must be free of any type of debris. Remove any loose debris from the power steering assist motor housing, but do NOT remove the remaining grease on the power steering assist motor input shaft (3).

Grasp the power steering assist motor. Pull on the power steering assist motor evenly and straight away from the steering column in order to remove the power steering assist motor.
Inspect the steering column assist mechanism input shaft for the rotor isolator bumper (4). If present, remove the rotor isolator bumper.